Hombs tosses another no-hitter for Westran

Wednesday

Oct 9, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Chuck Embree, MI Sports Reporter

Mackenzie Hombs recorded her third no-hitter pitched this 2013 softball season as the Westran junior fanned nine batters and walked three while guiding the Lady Hornets to a 5-1 softball victory Tuesday against Bevier.

Last night’s game wrapped up the regular season for Westran (18-5) as they prepare to host the Class 1 District 8 tournament that begins tonight. The Lady Hornets are the No. 1 seed and received a first round bye. Westran plays Thursday at 5 p.m. against the winner of tonight’s game between Glasgow vs. Keytesville.

“Mackenzie really has come along stronger and locating her pitches very well these last four to five games. The girls have a lot of confidence in her,” said Westran first year softball coach Chris Sander.Westran scored in the second inning, and the Wildcats of Bevier scored an unearned run in the bottom of the sixth.

However, the Lady Hornets broke the game open in the top of the sixth frame by plating four runs.

Allison Minor led off with a single to left and took second on an error. Cheyanne Kitchen reached safely on an error, then the bases were loaded when Camryn Hunt drew a walk.

Senior Kelsey Link ripped a 2-run single to left, and with one out Kylie Linneman also had a 2-run single for the cause.

Link went 3-for-4 at the plate to pace Westran’s offense, and Linneman added a double to her effort.

Mackenzie Hombs and her senior sister Haylie, along with Jordan Harlan, all had a single.

Bevier losing pitcher Buster yielded seven base hits, two walks and she struck out three batters.